meaningful art for the home

August 12, 2015 by ashley @ the handmade home

A sweet gal named Leslie wrote in recently, and asked this:

I love the idea of meaningful art in the home. I’m ready to enrich our home with some great pieces and I am all about the DIY part of that. Lately I’m seeing too much either super trendy stuff (which feels like just for the sake of throwing something on the walls) or too much stuff that looks kind of well, tacky and all the same. Maybe it’s just not my style. I love the art I see on the walls in your home and I was wondering if you might give me some ideas. What are your favorite ideas you follow when choosing art for your walls?

We were actually kind of frustrated when we were first married, at the limited options out there. Things were either mass produced, or high dollar and limiting to what we could afford on our just-married budget. What’s that saying about embracing limitations? Because there was this lightbulb moment… Wouldn’t I create our own art anyway? And looking back today, we wouldn’t have it any other way.

The thing about our home, is that everything you see on our walls has either been altered by us in some way, or it’s by us. I think that’s one of the things we love the most about our walls, because we’ve had a hand in creating it. So it reflects us. We always say that if you take the time to create something, you leave a stamp on it, a piece of you behind. If it ultimately it becomes a token of who you are, how can you not help but love it?

But don’t misunderstand us. We don’t think that everyone should have original oil paintings in their home. We believe that some of the simplest ways to add some character are through some of our favorite art projects of the past we’re going to show you today, along with some of our fondest elements to consider.

So without further ado: A few of our favorite tips – meaningful art for the home

1. Sentimental Memories

One of our favorite elements has been this little instagram frame. Formal family photos are great, but some of our favorite memories captured in, well, an instant are right here on our wall. Our kids love looking at them, remembering sweet things we’ve done together. It’s a great conversation piece. Bonus: they can be switched out easily, too.

It’s an easy way to bring character to those walls, that are unique to your home. Great frames that showcase some of your favorite little artists’ creations, are some of the best ways to bring in genuine, unique creations.

Comments

I can’t seem to have a blank wall. I just love putting up photo of my kids, coastal art and my fav, lyrics from my favorite songs. It can get pretty expensive. I need to learn how to make the ones that look like Between you and me signs. I like to change out often & just can’t afford to keep buying. lol!